CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Chinese Hospital

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $167
Cash Discount Price: $2,319
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Chinese Hospital is $167. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,319. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 845 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,319

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$167

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $2,319 (2171%)

Insurance Median: $167 (156%)

Cash: $2,319 (2171% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $167 (156% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$119 - $212	111%
Medi-Cal	$119	111%
San Francisco Health Plan- All Plans	$119	111%
Hp Of San Mateo Medi-Cal	$147	138%
Aetna	$151 - $669	141%
Cchp Mcr Adv	$151	141%
Jade Mcr Adv	$151	141%
Hp Of San Mateo Health Kids/Health Worx-All Other	$159	149%
Blue Shield Medi-Cal	$161	151%
Jade-All Other Plans	$166	155%
On Lok Mcr Adv-All Plans	$166	155%
Asian Medical Group Medi-Cal Op Only	$167	156%
Jade Medi-Cal	$215	201%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans	$261	244%
Health Net-All Plans	$1,229	1151%
Cigna	$1,275	1194%
Cchp-All Other Plans	$1,971	1845%
Hp Of San Mateo Mcr Adv	$2,087	1954%
Asian Medical Group Mcare Op Only-All Other Plans	$2,319	2171%
Bay Area Accountable Care Mcare	$2,319	2171%
Bay Area Accountable Care - All Other Plans	$4,174	3908%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $2,319.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76700.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Chinese Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76700.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.